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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,918.55, 813,382.19 and 275,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,918.55, 813,382.19 and 275,878.23 is: 414,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,918.55 : 813,382.19 = 275,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,918.55/813,382.19 = 275,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,918.55x = 813,382.19 × 275,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,918.55x = 224,394,437,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,394,437,511.33/541,918.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,074.11

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